Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Johnson Families,

I wanted to take the time to extend my wishes for a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break!  Students are off all of next week and return to school on Monday, November 26th at 7:30 am!

We will see you then!

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

November Family Friday will be on Thursday, November 15th

Hello Johnson Families,

Thursday, November 15th is National Parent Involvement Day.  So our "Family Friday" this month will be on this date, instead of November 2nd.  Please note this in your calendar.

Thank you,

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

Project Ujima meeting- November 1st

Hello Johnson Families,

Project Ujima will be continuing working with parents this year beginning, Thursday, November 1st.  The meeting will take place in the auditorium beginning at 5:30 pm.  All families are welcome!  Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.

We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

October School Actvities

Hello Johnson Families,

There are several events happening in October.  Please see the list for some of the events below:

Character Trait for the month: Responsibility

October 5th: Fiesta lunch- parents are invited!  There is no cost for Johnson students.  The cost is $3.50 with no drink; $4.00 with a drink.

October 5th- Family Friday.  Join the principal at 7:45 for a chat with the principal and coffee.  Parents can go read with their students from 8- 8:30.

October 18th- District Earthquake Drill 

Red Ribbon Week- October 23- 31st

October 25th- Picture Day (It is still a uniform day).

October 26th-Federal survey cards go home.   For the last 3 year, we have had 100% of them to come back.  We want to keep this streak going!

Open House/Title I meeting next week

Hello Johnson Families,

Open House is next Tuesday, September 25th at 5:30 pm.  We will meet first in the auditorium and then after teacher introductions, families are welcome to go to their student classrooms.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The yearly Title I meeting will happen immediately before the Open House meeting on the 25th at 5:00 pm.  Please join us!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin
Principal

Some beginning of the year information for 2012-2013

1.  KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION FOR K PARENTS AND STUDENTS will take place on August 31^st at 1:30  in the auditorium.
2. School begins on Tuesday, September 4^th at 7:30 am
3. The office will reopen on Monday, August 20^th at 8:30 am
4.  Student classes will be posted on August 31^st after 5 pm.

1. La orientación de kindergarten PARA PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES K se llevará a cabo el 31 de agosto a las 1:30 en el auditorio.

       2.Las clases comienzan el Martes, 04 de septiembre a las 7:30 am.

      3. La oficina abrirá de nuevo el lunes, 20 de agosto a las 8:30 am.

4.Clases de los estudiantes se publicarán el 31 de agosto después de las 5pm.

No school on June 18th and 19th

Hello Johnson Families,

Just a remeinder that there is no school for students on Monday, June 18th or on Tuesday, June 19th.  These two days are furlough days for teachers.

Thank you,

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

SEEK camp begins Monday

Hello,

For those students in grades 3-5 who have enrolled in the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), please make sure you arrive to school between 7:30 and 7:45.  The bus will begin loading at 7:40 for an 8 am departure.

School resumes on May 1, 2012

Hello Johnson Families,

The Spring Break Vacation is coming to an end.  Students return to school on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.  The first bell rings at 8:55 and students are to be in class at the 9 o' clock bell.

We look forward to seeing all the students back on Tuesday!

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

San Diego Unified School District School Board Candidates' Community Forum

　The NAACP San Diego Branch

Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper

National Council of Negro Women, Inc. San Diego (NCNW)

Urban League of San Diego County (ULSDC)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Xi Omega Chapter (AKA)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. SD Alumnae Chapter (DST)

Black American Political Association of CA San Diego (BAPAC)

MLK, Jr. Democratic Club

100 Strong, Coalition of Neighborhood Councils (CNC)

Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce (CSDBCC)

United African American Ministerial Action Council (UAAMAC)

Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association (EBGBA)

San Diego Black Police Officers Association (SDBPOA)

Invite You to Attend the

San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD)

School Board Candidates’ Community Forum

April 26, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Walter J. Porter Elementary School (North Campus)

445 S. 47th Street

San Diego, CA 92113

Invited Candidates:

District A: John Lee Evans (School Board President)

Jared B. Hamilton (Manager, Internet Application)

Mark Powell, (Teacher, Professor, Businessman)

District D:

Richard Barrera (Board Trustee, SDUSD)

District E:

Marne Foster (Community College Professor)

William S. Ponder (Educator)

Mark your calendars to join your community associations to present the SDUSD Board Candidates’ Community Forum. This is your opportunity to learn about each candidate, gain knowledge on the issues facing the SDUSD, and to have your questions and concerns answered.
Please make sure you are registered to vote. The last day to register for the June 05, 2012 primary elections is May 21. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot/voting by mail is May 29.

Please contact NAACP San Diego Branch Past President and Political Action Chair Petrina M. Branch at 619.840.8548 or petrina.branch@gmail.com or the branch at sandiegonaacp@earthlink.net.

Link to Johnson's calendar

Hello Johnson Families,

Below, please find the link for activities going on at Johnson!  Paste the link below into your browser.

http://www.sandi.net/Page/12453

Three Minimum Days this Week!

Johnson Parents,

In addition to the normal Tuesday minimum day, Thursday, March 29th and Friday, March 30th are also minimum days due to parent and teacher conferences.  Dismissal time is 12:45. 

Please make sure that you either pick your students up on time or make proper arrangements.

Thank you,

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

Parent Conference Days this week

Johnson Parents,

March 29th and 30th are parent conference days.  Students are dismissed at 12:45. If you have received a letter from your child's teacher and have confirmed, please attend this important informational meeting to discuss your child's progress.

Thank you,

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

Bullying and Teasing: No Laughing Matter | Scholastic.com

 Hello,

I read this article about bullying.  I thought that it had some helpful information regarding bullying concerns.  Please click on the link below to read the article.


Bullying and Teasing: No Laughing Matter | Scholastic.com

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

Parents of 5th grade students

Hello,

This is the final week of the FitnessGram testing.  Please read below to get more information about this testing. Please make sure that your student is here everyday to ensure that they are getting their academic needs met and to ensure that their teachers have enough time to complete mandatory testing such as the Fitnessgram.

In February 1996, the State Board of Education (SBE) designated FITNESSGRAM® as the required physical fitness test that school districts must administer to all California students in Grades 5, 7, and 9. In addition to these designated grade levels, students in Grades 10, 11 and 12, who have not yet achieved 5 out of 6 Healthy Fitness Zones (HFZ) will also be tested this year. SDUSD has established an additional testing window from October 24th through November 18th, 2011 for all 11th grade students (class of 2013) and 12th grade students (class of 2012) who have not yet achieved 5 of 6 HFZs. The additional fall administration was established to provide 11th and 12th grade students an additional opportunity to pass prior to scheduling courses for the following semester. The 2011-12 spring testing window is from February 27th through March 23rd, 2012. The FITNESSGRAM® is a comprehensive, health-related physical fitness battery developed by The Cooper Institute. The primary goal of the FITNESSGRAM® is to assist students in establishing lifetime habits of regular physical activity.

Thank you,

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

English Learner Reclassification meeting this Tuesday, March 20th

Hello,

Parents of English Learners will get the opportunity to hear how they can help their students become more proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking.  This meeting will be lead by Johnson's English Language Support Teacher, Mrs. Arterberry. 

The meeting will begin at 9:30 in Room 7 at Johnson. This meeting proved to be very helpful for our parents last year.  Our school had many students reclassify this school year because of what the parents learned at the 2011 meeting. We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Jenkins-Martin

Happenings for week of January 30, 2012

Greetings,

These are some of the happenings for this week- January 30-February 3, 2012:

Monday, January 30th

10:30- Parent tours
4:30- School Site Council Meeting
5:30- Principal's Chat

Tuesday, January 31st

Instructional Leadership Team/School Governance Team meeting- 1:45

February Character Trait of the Month- Trustworthiness

February is Black History Month 

Friday, February 3rd

9:00- Family Friday- No pre meeting.  Parents go straight to the classrooms at 9.